Explore the Family Name Debs
The meaning of Debs
French (Alsace and Lorraine): from a shortened form of the German personal name Debus. Some characteristic forenames: French Pierre.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Debs in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Debs has shown a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 53,782 in popularity, with approximately 360 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, its rank had marginally increased to 53,667, and the count of individuals with this surname went up by nearly 7% to 385. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,782 | #53,667 | 0.21% |
| Count | 360 | 385 | 6.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Debs
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Debs, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen some changes from 2000 to 2010. The largest group identified as White, although their percentage decreased slightly from 87.78% to 83.64%. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, growing from 7.22% to 13.25%. Those who identified as belonging to two or more races decreased by 42.38%, from 3.61% to 2.08%. No individuals with the surname Debs identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.78% | 83.64% | -4.72% |
| Hispanic | 7.22% | 13.25% | 83.52% |
| Two or More Races | 3.61% | 2.08% | -42.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |